Plan domains and accounts
Review domain options and actual ownership, then define accounts and contacts.
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Domains, hosting & business email.
Domains, hosting and email need to work together. We set up suitable foundations and document accounts, costs and responsibilities for ongoing management.
Set up the essentials for your website
For new websites, businesses organising their service accounts or teams considering a move from an existing provider.
A clear service and account inventory, configured for the chosen systems, with renewal planning.
Plan for data care from the start
Domains and hosting affect business continuity. We clarify account ownership, access and responsibility for renewals and recovery.
Learn about the founder’s experienceService scope
Choose hosting for actual use
Consider the platform, storage, backups and provider limitations before choosing.
Configure DNS and SSL
Connect the domain, website system and certificates supported by the selected services.
Plan access and recovery readiness
Name account administrators, recommend supported extra authentication and review provider backup and recovery options, documenting limits at handover.
Prepare business email
Define account count, storage and migration needs, with email provider fees listed separately.
Plan renewals and handover
Summarise expiry dates, accounts, recurring costs and contact channels.
Budget and timeline
Domain, hosting and email costs depend on the provider and plan. Setup, migration and ongoing care are separated from renewals so future costs are clear.
How we plan the schedule
Timing depends on selected services, access to the old system and data volume. For live sites, we agree on the work window in advance.
Information that helps us estimate accurately
- Preferred or current domain name
- Website platform and approximate data size
- Email account count and migration needs
- Known account owners and existing expiry dates
Common questions about this service
Who should own the domain account?
Agree clearly on ownership and administration. The business should know its rights, access and renewal process, rather than leaving that knowledge with one person.
Will moving the website affect email?
We review existing settings first, as the website and email may use different systems. We identify what must be preserved and tested before changes.
Will next year cost the same as the first?
It may differ due to introductory offers and provider rates. Review first-year, renewal and add-on prices together.
Let’s discuss your project
An idea you’d like to start
Or a system you’d like to improve.
Tell us about your business, goals and concerns
Then we’ll work out a scope that fits